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Yesterday was the 10-year anniversary of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, with Treyarch’s title being celebrated by fans across the internet. While the iconic shooter is tougher to play nowadays than it was on November 12, 2012, as there is a sizable amount of hackers and the servers in Zombies are much less populated than they used to be, many continue to look back on the game fondly and dream of a remaster....

RELATED: The Best Survival Horror Games Of The Last Console Generation But Resident Evil Village is much more than just a sequel. It’s filled to the brim with all sorts of references, story bits, hidden collectibles, and unlockables. The action-heavy release provides a bigger area for players to explore, and the main story will take Ethan through multiple locations in the snowy village. It’s easy to get lost in the twisting and turning landscape, and it’s easy to miss some items hidden throughout the nooks and crannies of each area....

Instead, Soviet communism simply collapsed. With the rise to power of Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985, the regime launched a painful process of retrenchment and reform. That process is still underway, its outcome greatly in doubt. But the larger East-West confrontation is history, and parties on both sides are scrambling to take credit. Did the Reagan-Bush policy of “peace through strength”-later modulated to what the White House would call “tough love”-win the cold war?...

There is death in “Rent” – death from AIDS, the modern plague that has supplanted the tuberculosis that killed Puccini’s Mimi. But by “resurrecting” Mimi, Larson emphasizes the irrepressible surge of life. The first impact of “Rent” is the astonishing humane violence of its vital spirit, embodied by the youthful multicultural cast who perform with an ecstasy of commitment that is irresistible. In a way they are playing themselves: Puccini’s 19th-century Left Bank bohemians have become late-20th-century struggling artists in New York’s Alphabet City in the East Village....

While not an actual Game Boy, the team is working on a replica that uses emulation software called the “Engage.” The device is meant to resemble the look and feel of the original handheld, though with a smaller screen. The special twist is that it doesn’t have a battery slot. Instead, the console features solar panels and can draw energy from button-presses made by the user. RELATED: Fan Creates Handheld Wii Shaped Like Game Boy Color...

Despite her narrow win, Kumaratunga still has support from other parties. Douglas Devananda, leader of Eelam People’s Democratic Party, told NEWSWEEK: “We have full faith in Kumaratunga.” But violence on polling day could be a sign of unrest to come. Liberation Tigers of Tamil fired mortars and rockets in the north, limiting voter turnout in the area to 20 percent. Kumaratunga might just find that getting her brother’s approval–and that of the opposition–will be the least of her future troubles....

Every member associated with the Elan Béarnais senior team — 11 players and four coaches — have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Sportando. A COVID cluster was identified within the club on Sept. 28, and all contract trace tests were done on Oct. 2 before the return of the full slate of positive tests. Sportando goes on to report that there is concern with Elan Béarnais of positive tests within their youth teams, as well....

Image stabilization is important for all camcorders, but it’s particularly crucial in those that have slow shutter speeds or long optical zoom lenses. When a lens is zoomed out to its maximum magnification, it becomes sensitive to even the slightest motion. Some manufacturers put a brand name on their image stabilization technology. Sony dubs it SteadyShot while Panasonic calls their Mega O.I.S and Pentax Shake Reduction. Each approach presents nuances but they perform the same basic function....

Properties of a Candidate Key All candidate keys have some common properties. One of the properties is that for the lifetime of the candidate key, the attribute used for identification must remain the same. Another is that the value cannot be null. Lastly, the candidate key must be unique. For example, to specifically and uniquely identify each employee, a company might use the employee’s Social Security number. Some people share the same first names, last names, and position, but no two people use the same Social Security number....

While it’s not required, decorating your room in a special way or creating a relaxing atmosphere can help you focus on your Desired Reality. Play special sound effects to ignite your imagination. For example, listen to audio of ocean waves if you’d like to transport yourself to a pirate ship or enjoy the sounds of rustling leaves if you hope to walk through a forest. Pull out comic books, novels, or posters as extra inspiration....

On Tuesday, we published our review of the latest Mortal Kombat title and yesterday we continued with our feature, A History of Violence: A Look Back At The ‘Mortal Kombat’ Series - looking at Mortal Kombat 4 and Mortal Kombat: Special Forces. Next up: Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Mortal Kombat: Deception, and Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks. We’ll keep updating the stories with links to subsequent installments but, for now, here’s a guide to help you navigate to the other articles in the series....

Announced on February 3, Jurassic League is going to be a six-part series in which the main Justice League cast are transformed into dinosaurs. The premise is simple, but amazing, and is just absurd enough to bring in a whole new crowd of casual comic readers. In fact, this premise is so intriguing that a video game adaptation could have the potential to be a unique, incredible experience. RELATED: Every Opening Scene In A Batman Live-Action Movie, Ranked...

The Manchester United striker posted on his official Instagram page after meeting Juan Carlos I, who ruled Spain from 1975 until he stepped down in 2014. Neymar drops huge Man Utd hint ​ The 79-year-old, who was a guest at Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Liverpool on Sunday, was pictured smiling alongside Ibrahimovic, who captioned the photo “a King recognizes a King”. Ibrahimovic missed United’s 3-1 win over Middlesbrough due to suspension and will not be available to return until the game against Everton at Old Trafford on April 4....

During cross-examination of the 18-year-old, Assistant District Attorney Thomas Binger felt the wrath of Kenosha County Circuit Judge Bruce Schroeder over his line of questioning towards Rittenhouse. Schroeder said he was “astonished” that Binger commented on Rittenhouse not publicly speaking out about the case following his arrest, despite this being a basic protected right in order for defendants not to incriminate themselves. “This is a grave constitutional violation for you to talk about the defendant’s silence,” Judge Schroeder said....

Does your school’s college counselor live up to Sybil Furman’s high standard? If not, your family may already be considering hiring a private college coach. An estimated 6 percent of college-bound families have hired private help in 2004, up from 4 percent two years ago. In most cases, parents pay for the extra help because they think school counselors simply aren’t up to the job. But parents of students with learning disabilities or an unusual talent like bassoon playing may seek counselors who specialize in helping those kids....

The initial stages of this new lifestyle were very testing even by Kohli’s high standards. The following quote of his sums up the sacrifice that this entailed - “For the first two months I felt I wanted to eat the bed sheet when I went to sleep because I was so hungry. I was craving taste. I was craving delicious food”. When the going gets tough, the tough get going....

Escobar was with another climber, Chelsea Walsh, who was also found dead at the scene. The former tight end is survived by his wife Sarah and his kids. Despite having played in the NFL, Escobar led a relatively private life. Escobar’s Instagram account was private, only amassing a little over 500 followers. His wife, who seems to be just as adventurous as he was, features in his profile photo....